Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Torch Red MQ4-35
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Salsa Dancing (AF-280), at ΔE 1.87 — near-exact.
Salsa Dancing is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.87 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Behr to Benjamin Moore are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Salsa Dancing really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.87near-exact
- LRV
- 16.53Behr is 15
- Hex
- #AB543F#AD4E3C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Salsa Dancing is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Iron Ore Red 2089-10ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Tomato Galette 2171-10ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Dragons Blood CW-320ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.